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NFL - The Athletic fantasy football takes on Jalen Hurts
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from NFL - The Athletic about Jalen Hurts.
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All NFL - The Athletic insights about Jalen Hurts
NegativeInjuryOct 25, 2026
The NFLPA called for an investigation into Jalen Hurts' medical care by the Eagles, with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell stating the league welcomes the review. This indicates ongoing scrutiny of how the Eagles handled Hurts' injury management and medical protocols.NegativeRoleOct 24, 2026
The source references the NFL's potential broader response to the Jalen Hurts situation, indicating a significant issue or development affecting the quarterback that may have league-wide implications.NegativeInjuryOct 21, 2026
The NFLPA called for an investigation into Jalen Hurts' medical care, prompting NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to address the matter at league owners' meetings in New York City. The investigation centers on the handling of Hurts' health and medical decisions.NegativeInjuryOct 21, 2026
Jalen Hurts faced a blood clots investigation; the source criticizes the NFL for dismissing questions about the matter rather than welcoming transparency and acting in the player's best interest.NegativeInjuryOct 20, 2026
Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season due to blood clots; NFL's Allen Sills defended the Eagles' medical handling, stating doctors acted with 'an abundance of caution' in treatment.NegativeInjuryOct 20, 2026
Jalen Hurts is dealing with blood clots; Deion Sanders, who experienced blood clots in his femoral artery in 2021 and was hospitalized for 23 days while missing three games, has direct experience with this condition and expressed understanding of what Hurts is facing.NegativeInjuryOct 20, 2026
Michael Robinson suggested Hurts may have been deliberately removing himself from play to avoid appearing responsible for his blood clot injury, implying potential malingering or self-protective behavior rather than a straightforward medical issue.NegativeInjuryOct 19, 2026
Jalen Hurts suffered superficial blood clots that progressed into a season-ending injury for the Eagles quarterback. A vascular surgeon explained the medical progression of how superficial blood clots can advance and what that means for Hurts' recovery timeline.NegativeInjuryOct 19, 2026
Jalen Hurts is unable to play while on blood thinners because the medication prevents blood from clotting normally, creating an adverse effect risk if he sustains an injury during football play.NegativeInjuryOct 19, 2026
Jalen Hurts will miss the rest of the Eagles' season due to blood clots in his lungs; he will be able to return to football once he is off blood thinners, according to the team and his agent.NegativeInjuryOct 16, 2026
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni declined to offer details on Hurts' health or whether the team has determined a course of treatment, leaving the severity and timeline of his superficial blood clot unclear.NegativeInjuryOct 15, 2026
Jalen Hurts' superficial blood clot is characterized as low risk for travel; medical management includes movement and compression measures to mitigate risk.PositiveMatchupOct 8, 2026
The source backs Jalen Hurts and the Eagles against the world in Week 5 against the Jaguars, despite the betting line swinging strongly toward Jacksonville; the Eagles' season feels like it is on the line, suggesting high-stakes performance expectations for Hurts in this matchup.NegativeInjurySep 29, 2026
Jalen Hurts was evaluated under NFL concussion protocol during the Eagles-Bears game; Eagles coach Nick Sirianni acknowledged the frustration of not having Hurts available but deferred to medical staff to complete their evaluation process.NegativeMatchupSep 29, 2026
Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles offense struggled in a Monday Night Football loss to the Chicago Bears, raising questions about what is wrong with the Eagles' offensive performance.NegativeInjurySep 29, 2026
Jalen Hurts was sent to the medical tent during a Philadelphia drive, triggering concussion protocol evaluation; the exact nature and severity of the injury remain unclear from the available information.PositiveRoleSep 20, 2026
Jalen Hurts delivered late-game heroics to lead the Eagles to a 2-0 record in Week 2, demonstrating clutch performance in tight situations.PositiveProjectionSep 20, 2026
Jalen Hurts engineered a game-winning rally and lifted the Eagles with a touchdown pass in the final seconds against the Titans, demonstrating clutch performance in extreme heat conditions.NegativeRoleAug 4, 2026
A GM said "Hurts can throw slants and go-balls. Is there anybody better at running slants and go-balls than A.J. Brown?" A defensive coach added: "You don't want to count on (Hurts) to win a game unless it's a go-ball, which is a 50-50 ball, except he's had A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, who can go catch it. His best plays are off schedule. It will become less sustainable as he gets older. And you can't keep cycling through coordinators." Sean Mannion is the Eagles' fifth offensive coordinator in five seasons, making his first season calling plays.PositiveProjectionAug 4, 2026
Hurts makes his fourth consecutive appearance in Tier 2, landing on the Tier 2-3 border after falling to his lowest average since 2022. A defensive coordinator noted the Eagles' dysfunction: "Philly just won it all not too long ago, but I think of all the bulls--- he had to deal with. They are not on the same page, going through different coordinators, and all the s--- he had to deal with regarding A.J. Brown." Trading away Brown removed a headache but also took away the type of target voters saw as ideally suited for Hurts.